Louise Erdrich: A True Literary Writer

To ask the question of whether or not Louise Erdrich can be considered a true literary author, one has to first answer “What exactly is a true literary artist?”. The definition of literature is noted in the Merriam-Webster dictionary as “Writings having excellence of form or expression and expressing ideas of permanent or universal interest.”. Louise excels in both those criteria, as well as being an exceptional activist in her own right.
Erdrich's Native American background, as well as her childhood events, were a major part of her life growing up. She attended Dartmouth College and was part of the very first. Her parents taught in a school run the Indian Bureau of Affairs and joined the newly-established Native American Studies department